About
El Faro captures the vibrant essence of San Francisco's Mission District with its casual and cozy atmosphere. Known for serving some of the best Mexican cuisine in town, visitors flock to enjoy its legendary super burritos. With a host of affordable options, you can savor delightful small plates or indulge in desserts and coffee, all while staying within a budget of $10 to $20 per person. Ideal for meeting up with friends or enjoying a solo dining experience, El Faro is a favorite haunt among tourists and students alike. Quick service and friendly staff ensure that whether you choose takeaway or dine-in, your visit is always satisfying.
Price
Meals
Breakfast, Branch, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisines
Mexican
Services
Takeaway, Dine-in
Offering
Serving desserts, Small plates, Serving coffee
Payment
Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment
- $$$$ 10 - 20 $
- Breakfast
- Branch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Mexican
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Dine-in
- Serving desserts
- Small plates
- Serving coffee
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Casual
- Cozy
- Meet up with friends
- Solo dining
- On-street parking
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Kid-friendly
- Quick service
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with students
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review- Food: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Great food. Fast service. Good atmosphere.
- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
My goats ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 but on a serious note the staff is super friendly especially if you’re a regular and the food is delicious, my favorite is the super burrito
- Food: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
One of the best super burritos I've had after 4 years living in the city. On top of that, it's also the cheapest super burrito I've found in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of El Faro?El Faro is located at 2399 Folsom St, 94110, San Francisco, Mission District, USA.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Mission St & 20th St (397 m walk)
- Bus stop 18th St & Mission St (562 m walk)
- Bus stop Mission St & 18th St (523 m walk)
- Bus stop Bryant St & 19th St (419 m walk)
- How is El Faro rated by visitors?El Faro has an average rating of 4.3 based on 393 reviews across platforms such as Google.
- What is the average price for a meal at El Faro?The average price for a meal is 10 - 20 $ (it is cheap - $).
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